This phone gets even faster? Holy shit. I'll wait till the OTA, but with hype. Crazy hype.
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This phone gets even faster? Holy shit. I'll wait till the OTA, but with hype. Crazy hype.
Do you have Clockwork installed already? No real reason not to push the update.
I don't yet, unfortunately. I've only had the phone for a week or so and have been content with stock ICS. (Not feeling like nandroiding atm etc...etc..)
I didn't even bother nandroiding...i find it's easier just to set my stuff back up by hand.
I would highly suggest Wug's toolkit for unlocking your bootloader. The only time you'll be doing a full wipe is when you unlock it (assuming you aren't jumping to other ROMs), so the sooner the better if you don't want to dick around with nandroid.
I would highly suggest Wug's toolkit for unlocking your bootloader. The only time you'll be doing a full wipe is when you unlock it (assuming you aren't jumping to other ROMs), so the sooner the better if you don't want to dick around with nandroid.
Just as an addition to this, managed to install App2SD, but since it's using the same "Move to SD card" feature as the stock application manager it gives me the same error - "Failed to move application: Not enough memory" - for every single application I've tried. No idea what's causing it, there's plenty of memory.
I've never used an S2, but on the Galaxy Note, moving apps to sdcard does literally require an actual physical sdcard to be installed (/mnt/sdcard/external_sd). It won't move them to the internal user storage partition (/mnt/sdcard).
Ahh I see, thanks. This seems to be my problem then, as I don't have an actual SD card, I'd assumed the internal storage would be enough. Seems like a strange oversight that apps aren't allowed to be moved to the internal user storage.
basic_element
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Agreed, that's why I recommended the Maxx if you use the phone a lot. I think for idle hours, as long as it can last 15-20 hours with 2-3 hours of actual use, then most people should be fine since you would charge every night.
Thanks.
I installed the new leaked galaxy s2 ics rom and it went quite smoothly. I have noticed less reception in terms of "bars" and it dropping off the network where previously it was fine. Ive seen a couple of times where the text for a menu didnt fit the area so its cropped off. I cant really tell much difference over gingerbread other than it looks cleaner. Seems quite stable, the auto updater doesnt seem to work (yet).
Randy Lanzarote
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so, I'm thinking that in about a month's time I might dip in for a sony Xperia s. The specs tick all my boxes and the price looks like it will be very competitive. Are we expecting anything at MWC that might compare favorably on specs and price? [UK, so gsm devices]
Only thing that worries me is software updates, sony have been pretty slow in the past on these things, but now they are on their own things might start to change..... Or not. :-\
Only thing that worries me is software updates, sony have been pretty slow in the past on these things, but now they are on their own things might start to change..... Or not. :-\
He'll probably be waiting until Fall for the S3 to come to Verizon going by Samsungs previous track record. Q2 might be for Europe. iPhone 5 probably won't be until September, too.
My advice would be to get the Nexus.
Unknown Soldier
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Nope, the whole reason I bought the Tuna was because I wanted an officially supported stock Android phone. So I've been waiting on stock 4.0.2 all this time.
The new power menu seems to add the ability to select vibrate, silent, and audio on. I don't know why it was added there, seems like a weird place to put that.
I haven't tested it outside my house yet but from informal testing, it definitely seems to be louder. How much louder? I have no idea.
This is a leaked official OTA signed with the official keys, it can be installed on a bone-stock 4.0.2 simply by renaming the file to update.zip, copying it to /mnt/sdcard, rebooting into stock recovery, and installing it.
4.0.2 was available for me 15 mins after I got the phone
Same thing for me.
So android backup and restore function is a total joke. It worked fine when I got my new phone (Note). It logged in download apps I was using and I had the new market.
I had to do a factory reset and I get stuck with none of the apps I had backup'd and I get the old ass market. Top that off I can't see my phone on the PC android market.
What to do? This is seriously annoying as hell.
I had to do a factory reset and I get stuck with none of the apps I had backup'd and I get the old ass market. Top that off I can't see my phone on the PC android market.
What to do? This is seriously annoying as hell.
get an iphone
Unknown Soldier
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Let me phrase that differently. I've been on stock 4.0.2, waiting for Google's official update from 4.0.2 to ??? all this time.
Circle T
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I can't help you with the app stuff, but getting the new Market is pretty easy. This always worked for me, so ymmv and all that, but worth a shot.
Open the Market app, go into settings, and then set the "Content Filtering". Then just let it sit for a minute or so on the home page of the App. This does sort of a reset on the app, and will often trigger the update. It will download and install the new Market in the background. Then just close the app and wait a few seconds. You should see the icon change to the new one. Then, when you open it up, it will ask you to agree to the privacy settings, etc, and you'll have the new Market.
Now I can't browse apps on the PC android market and tell it to install on my phone. It doesn't work anymore I actually used that a lot.
It was nice to browse on PC, tell it to install from PC, and the app is already good to do by the time I grab my phone.
How do I contact google support?
It was nice to browse on PC, tell it to install from PC, and the app is already good to do by the time I grab my phone.
How do I contact google support?
http://support.google.com/androidmarket/bin/request.py?hl=en
Are you sure you didn't accidentally hide or remove the phone from your account? You can check under My Account --> Settings.
Nope only did a factory reset on phone thinking it would restore like it did when I first got phone. I did come from a really old phone.
I figure with time it probably correct itself, but I have to remember what apps etc and get my wifi passwords now.
brotkasten
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Galaxy Note S? Not likely, but why not?
http://www.techradar.com/news/phone...alaxy-note-s-set-for-mwc-2012-launch--1061233
cuevas. PhD.
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The note sold that well? Holy shit. I thought the galaxy nexus was too big...
Opus Angelorum
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Not sure if this has been posted.
The Samsung Galaxy SII will be getting ICS in March (UK).
The Samsung Galaxy SII will be getting ICS in March (UK).
Circle T
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dgenx
Made an agreement with another GAF member, refused to honor it because he was broke, but then had no problem continuing to buy video games.
ok guys so I got the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9!
Im now flashing the lastest stock firmware (3.2) cause the phone company installed a lot of crap software.
So after that what do you guys recommend? any must have software ?
Im now flashing the lastest stock firmware (3.2) cause the phone company installed a lot of crap software.
So after that what do you guys recommend? any must have software ?
Sony has been pretty awesome the past year with updates actually.
I'm actually looking forward to the Xperia S because of that magical coating they're using lol
Wait...can you tell me what ROM are you running ( I presume it's an ICS one)?
My cousin is using my old trusty Nexus One, but I wouldn't mind updating for her.
Oh, so you meant, you've been waiting for Google to produce a new firmware for the GSM version.
i love the fist pumping dollar sign
Randy Lanzarote
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oops..!
HTC ville shots - http://www.gsmarena.com/new_htv_ville_photos_leak_slim_waistline_and_specs_reconfirmed-news-3785.php
Why are htc using a qhd resolution panel, unless the ville is going to be competitively priced, aside from being announced as running ICS there isn't a whole lot to get excited about. And if it's the qhd panel they use in the razr.... Bleugh.
Xperia S still tops my shopping list.
HTC ville shots - http://www.gsmarena.com/new_htv_ville_photos_leak_slim_waistline_and_specs_reconfirmed-news-3785.php
Why are htc using a qhd resolution panel, unless the ville is going to be competitively priced, aside from being announced as running ICS there isn't a whole lot to get excited about. And if it's the qhd panel they use in the razr.... Bleugh.
Xperia S still tops my shopping list.
They should be automatic. Just tick the Notifications box and you are all set. The "Refresh Interval" is just for your news feed.
Hasn't ever worked for me. I just unticked it and then re-did it so maybe it'll work.
Like I said "should be". Push notifications have been a hit or miss with the Facebook app. Maybe installing Facebook Messenger might kick start them for you.
Dr. Kitty Muffins
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So has anyone here used a Redpocket SIM on an Android Phone?
There should be a very stable build by the end of the month, the one I used was just for testing, there are graphical bugs and force closes/reboots everywhere. Scrolling through lists and the launcher with a live wallpaper running is as smooth as a Tuna though
The non-HW accelerated builds right now work but they're just a tad slower than 2.3 and seem to enjoy rebooting in the maps application. Seeing as you're going to be the one updating it for her, I'll link you to one when there's a stable build, it really makes the phone enjoyable to use.
There should be a very stable build by the end of the month, the one I used was just for testing, there are graphical bugs and force closes/reboots everywhere. Scrolling through lists and the launcher with a live wallpaper running is as smooth as a Tuna though
The non-HW accelerated builds right now work but they're just a tad slower than 2.3 and seem to enjoy rebooting in the maps application. Seeing as you're going to be the one updating it for her, I'll link you to one when there's a stable build, it really makes the phone enjoyable to use.
Great! Thank you in advance!
Battersea Power Station
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You guys saw that rumor that Google is testing Android based HUD glasses? I doubt it's anything serious, as in, maybe the rumor's true, but it's probably just for some fun side project.
Al-ibn Kermit
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I just don't see how something like that would work. Except maybe for something like driving.
There's no way to navigate something like Android without a touchscreen or physical keypad.
Unknown Soldier
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My N1 is running with hardware acceleration. This shit is so smooth.
I never knew you had it in you, adreno 200.
And people were bullshitting about how the Tuna couldn't handle ICS well enough with it's puny SGX 540 and you'd better get a GSII with the Mali-400 or your phone will be obsolete last year.
Tuna remains Best Galaxy. Deal with it.
Naw, I've got a Fatty Tuna.
Al-ibn Kermit
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Does ics run at 60 fps on the gnexus? If it can do that at 720p then specs will be pretty useless until either mobile gaming explodes or there is another resolution bump.
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